FlossTime Dental Care at UMass Boston
Welcome to FlossTime Dental Care, conveniently located on-campus at UMass Boston. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or staff, we provide accessible dental services tailored to your needs. Please review the information below before scheduling your appointment.
What is FlossTime?
FlossTime offers on-site dental solutions, providing accessible and convenient dental care for the UMass Boston community. For more details, visit www.FlossTime.com.
To check if your dental insurance is eligible, text or call FlossTime @ 617-340-5000 before booking.
Dental Services Offered On-Campus
- Dental Cleanings
- Dental Exams
- Mobile X-rays
- Deep Cleanings/SRP’s
- On-Site Fillings and Restorations
- Night Guards
- Teeth Whitening (*not covered by insurance - $499 out-of-pocket cost)
Insurance
Medical/Health insurances and certain dental plans are not accepted.
If you are unsure if your dental insurance is accepted, text or call FlossTime @ 617-340-5000 before booking your appointment to verify your insurance is eligible.
Accepted Dental Plans
FlossTime accepts a wide range of dental insurances, including but not limited to:
- MassHealth (AGE 20 AND UNDER ONLY)
- Student Blue Cross Blue Shield (AGE 18 AND UNDER ONLY)
- Delta Dental (varies by plan)
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Metlife
- Guardian
- United Healthcare
- Altus Dental
- Other major insurances
To check if your dental insurance is eligible, please text or call Flosstime at (617) 340-5000.
Not Accepted Dental Plans
- Any type of medical/health insurance (we accept dental insurance only)
- Aflac
- Delta Care
- EPN Plan by Delta Dental
- Humana
To check if your dental insurance is eligible, please text or call Flosstime at (617) 340-5000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free?
As long as you have active dental insurance, routine dental services such as cleanings, x-rays, and exams are typically covered 100%, meaning there is no out-of-pocket expense due to you. However, coverage may vary by plan.
To check if your dental insurance is eligible, please text or call Flosstime at (617) 340-5000.
Where is the dental clinic located?
FlossTime’s clinic is located inside the Quinn Administration Building, second floor, within University Health Services.
How do I know if I am covered for my appointment?
After filling out your new patient forms, FlossTime will verify your insurance coverage. They will inform you of any out-of-pocket costs before your appointment.
You can also check if your dental insurance is eligible by texting or calling Flosstime at (617) 340-5000.
What is the cancellation policy?
By making an appointment, patients agree to the following:
- If the New Patient forms are not filled out within 48 hours, the dental appointment may be canceled.
- Failure to respond to texts or calls from FlossTime requesting new patient paperwork will result in appointment cancellation.
- Patients are required to fill out each dental form completely, with the correct information, and skipping any New Patient forms is not an option.
- All appointment cancellations/changes must be made 48 hours in advance to avoid a fee.
Any canceled appointments within 48 hours will require a $100 cancellation fee.